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Previous winter season brought us some really uniquely fun Playoffs with tons of exciting games (make sure to check our YouTube and Twitch!) between the very top experts like Count, Spoeft, Player, with TheMista or Sensuy again joining us to show off their teamgame skills that are often hidden in favour of their 1v1 appearances. But, as you now well know, all of that was not enough in the face of the true embodiment of what RTS League stands for - quality team play and strategy preparation. And that embodiment bears the name of The Brazilian Legend, a clan that has claimed their first Golden Banner of the RTS League Champions.

Not many believed in their success, but they proved just about everybody wrong and resurrected what has been missing in the past several seasons, but not anymore - true commitment to team effort enabling an underdog to climb to the absolute top of the hierarchy of clans. Now it's up to those other clans to take back their previous spots and try to depose the reigning Champions. Can they manage? Can your clan manage?

If you believe so (and even if you don't and you "just" want to have some real teamgame fun with your friends), sign up for Season 24 of RTS League's Age of Mythology: The Titans Clan League and prove your mettle!

News for Season 24

Due to certain events in the past seasons and RTS League's continual evolvement together with its community, we have adopted several new guidelines that are aimed at enabling more clans to join the competition and, more importantly, at preventing abuse during participation and gameplay. As a nice side effect, some things will get easier for you, the clans and the Clan Operators. Here are the novelties in brief, please make sure to read the concrete rules mentioned as well.

1) Everybody is now required to play only on their Main Nickname. Everybody needs to know who they are playing against, and allowing players to use various nicks, even though they were properly registered on the Clan Roster and belonged to the person, was not really helping in this. Smurfing is no fun and needs to go. (See Rules 3.6, 3.8, 3.9)

Also, to support the clan spirit and the fact that we are a Clan League, not a team league, everybody is required to play under the tag of the clan they are representing. Football players from one club all wear the same jersey, too, right? (See Rule 3.2)

Most of you already naturally adhere to these common-sense guidelines, so not much should change for you, but you will now be better protected from other, not so sensible clans, as they will be required to rise to your level of sensibleness.

The nice side effect here is that the Player-List will get a lot easier for the Clan Operators - you need to register just 1 general nick per player and here you go, you don't even need to worry about missing underscore anymore

2) Since we already allow them on case-by-case basis and they provide us and you with more clans to compete with, we have instituted the term Guest Player. Under strict rules to maintain the overall clan atmosphere, small clans will be able to include Guest Players into their roster to become eligible for participation and increase the number of playing teams. However, Guest Players are understood as kind of a last measure to enabling participation, and are not in any way aimed at "mercenaring" your way to the Title, which is fully reflected in the guidelines. (See Rule 4)

If you're one of the clans that would fit into this category, make 100% sure to read the rules and adhere to them when signing up.

3) Because the skeleton patch is gaining traction, but still isn't quite ready for full adoption, we are introducing its basic, most important feature as a rule starting this season, to begin preparing you for the changes to come - Norse players don't have to worry about their Sisyphean labour on water anymore, as Bolting Ulfsarks is now forbidden during the first 2 minutes of game time. (See Rule 9.6)

Now back to the sign-ups!

To take part in Season 24 and have a chance at the fun (and the Banners ), your clan will need to fit a few conditions to ensure you would be a positive contribution to the League.

First you will need a Clan Operator - the guy/gal representing you in the competition, scheduling your matches with the opponents and communicating with League staffers on your behalf. This person should be reliable, responsible and available regularly, every day if at all possible. Proper and timely communication is the key here. You can, of course, have more than 1 Clan Operator to cover for each other

Then you must have at least 6 active players ready to participate - this is to ensure you are able to complete your matches regularly even if some of your heroes happen to be temporarily unavailable.

Further you need to be familiar with the League rules. Read them carefully, and pay attention to the novelties for Season 24 posted above as well.

Lastly, during seasons, we unfortunately also uncover foul play and need to take proper action, so here are the administrative decisions active for Season 24 you need to be aware of:

- Player "reDo" is banned for life for multiple serious cases of malicious smurfing. Any clan found to be actively using him in League games will be subject to severe penalties or immediate disqualification. Be sure to know who is playing for you.- Clan AbsoLads is on probation for serious infraction on League rules in Season 23. Any serious transgression in Season 24 will lead to disqualification.

And when you've checked all these points and you're ready to join, then again make sure that your clan meets the criteria listed above and within the rules and simply post the following sign-up form. Returning clans need just to confirm the participation (and read the novelties and active admin decisions as well, of course).

Clan Tag:Clan Name:Clan Website:Number of Members:Clan Operator Nickname and Contact:Clan Leader Nickname and Contact:Clan Operator has read the rules and agrees to them:

Please sign up your clan only if you seriously want to take part in the League, do not sign up inactive clans or clans with too few players to actually meaningfully compete. Clans that drop out during the season will be excluded from the next one/s.

Sign-ups will be closed on Friday 10th April, Season 24 will start on the Monday 13th.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact our AoT staff members or any other staffers.

Looking forward to having you in the League, and spread the word - the more clans, the more fun for everyone!

You can check the games played in RTS League at the RTS League's Replays Archive or in the dedicated forum at RTS-Sanctuary where you can also discuss them. Visit our YouTube channel for previously streamed League matches to enjoy the games with insightful commentary or see them through the eyes of players the likes of Spoeft, and be sure to follow our Twitch for regular live streaming of RTS League battles.

About us:RTS League is the foremost and longest running "Age of" clan competition ever, with a history of hosting numerous other strategy games (like StarCraft II, Empire Earth, and Dawn of War) in the past. Fun and friendliness are the prominent aspects of RTS League, with the unquestionable prestige and fame the triumph brings to the top finishing clans following close behind.

"When did I realize I was God? Well, I was praying and I suddenly realized I was talking to myself." – Peter O'Toole"The true measure of a hero is when a man lays down his life with the knowledge that those he saves... will never know." - The Outer Limits

Re: Sign Up for AoT Clan League Season 24!

For any new clans reading through this, feel free to message Blackadder or me, here or at Voobly, whichever is more convenient for you. We'd be more than happy to help answer any questions you might have in regards to the league.

Re: Sign Up for AoT Clan League Season 24!

Re: Sign Up for AoT Clan League Season 24!

Rev clan will be back Clan Tag:[ReV_]Clan Name:AoT RevolutionClan Website:http://aot-revolution.enjin.com/Number of Members:50+Clan Operator Nickname and Contact:[ReV_]_THELEGEND_ aymanlahrifa@hotmail.comClan Leader Nickname and Contact:[ReV_]Diddy_Dan1Clan Operator has read the rules and agrees to them:yes

Re: Sign Up for AoT Clan League Season 24!

DoD_J4Jc3 wrote:

"When did I realize I was God? Well, I was praying and I suddenly realized I was talking to myself." – Peter O'Toole"The true measure of a hero is when a man lays down his life with the knowledge that those he saves... will never know." - The Outer Limits